May 5, 1996
Widespread flash flooding developed across part of northern and eastern Pike County. Areas especially hard hit extended from north of Pikeville southeast to Phelps, and included Big Creek, Brushy Creek, Belfry, Blackberry, Phelps, and Freeburn. Up to two and one half inches of rain was reported. Forty to fifty bridges were washed out, numerous roads were flooded, and automobiles were washed down creeks. The Varney Elementary School suffered serious flood damage.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5553917). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pike County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.